mofo554 0 #1 April 7, 2003 Is there anywhere (besides the DZ) where I can find detailed information as to the form, function, etc. of parachutes and rigs? For instance, what the purpose of the slider is (i know that).......etc. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakyflyr11 0 #2 April 7, 2003 you can ask your rigger.thats what id do Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mofo554 0 #3 April 7, 2003 I was thinking more along the lines of a website..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rigging65 0 #5 April 7, 2003 Pointer's Manuals are written as technical manuals, so they're not always the easiest thing to read (not to mention DRY). Your best bet is to go hang out in the loft for a while and ask questions...or better yet, take a rigger's course yourself. Rigging isn't brain surgery, it's just technique applied in the correct situation. Sometimes you must remove yourself from the computer and go outside to find the answers that you desire. "...and once you had tasted flight, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been, and there you long to return..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mofo554 0 #6 April 7, 2003 The problem is that I am stuck at college with no chance of being at the DZ for at least a month and a half...probably even longer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #7 April 7, 2003 Quote The problem is that I am stuck at college with no chance of being at the DZ for at least a month and a half...probably even longer. Then do lots of searches here. Do them by rig part, such as leg strap, harness, riser, whatever. Then take all that information with you when you do get to the DZ, and the rigger can tell you his/her opinion on the item/issue.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer42 0 #8 April 7, 2003 Try Jumpshacks website. They have a lot of technical stuff online.L.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #9 April 9, 2003 Pick up a copy of "Parachuting, the Skydiver's Handbook" by Dan Poynter (available at many fine gear dealers or direct from ParaPublishing). You'll find a whole chapter devoted to explaining equipment. Best $20 a new jumper can spend, imho. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobbes4star 0 #10 April 10, 2003 no maby the second best but the best is jump tickets if fun were easy it wouldn't be worth having, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
